UI/UX Developer

About

BAE Systems is seeking a UI/UX Developer to support their government customer by delivering world-class capabilities. The role involves supporting system architecture and design, conducting user research, and developing responsive web interfaces while ensuring accessibility compliance.

Responsibilities

• Information Architecture & Strategy: Audit legacy applications to identify friction points and define the structural design of shared information environments
• UX Audit & Synthesis: Analyze features from existing tools to determine the most efficient path for interface consolidation or new application design
• User Research & Discovery: Lead usability testing with cleared personnel and translate complex mission requirements into intuitive user flows and wireframes
• Design System Ownership: Establish and maintain a scalable Design System/UI Kit in Figma to ensure visual and functional consistency across the new application
• Iterative Development: Architect and develop responsive, "user-first" web interfaces using modern frameworks (React/Angular), ensuring designs are pixel-perfect
• Accessibility: Ensure all designs meet Section 508 compliance standards for high-stakes environments

Skills & Qualifications

• 13 Years of experience in Systems or IT related roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities
• A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master's Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Information Architecture (IA): Proven ability to organize complex data sets into intuitive navigation models and sitemaps
• Design Tools: Mastery of Figma (auto-layout, components, and prototyping) and Adobe XD
• Frontend Engineering: Experience building user-facing web applications using React, Angular, or Vue
• Web Fundamentals: Expert proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript
• Integration: Experience integrating interfaces with RESTful Services
• Experience implementing SCSS/SASS and micro-animations for user feedback
• Experience with Java Web, NodeJS, or AWS environments
• Experience managing code via GitLab and working in an Agile/Scrum framework
• Experience using Web Sockets for live data updates
• Experience generating technical documentation and User Stories

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• A 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• A legal plan
• Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Any applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
• Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance
• Temporary employees can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan

Company Overview

BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.baesystems.com.